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WHITI3Y FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1984, PAGE 13 Patterson praises Marioldfoponengs ri Accordlng to Patter- wake of unemployment son, Stratford was one and labour disputes. of the harder hit cities Upon graduation from during the depression. A high sehool, Patterson lot of industries had left and a number of his Stratford leaving a peers decided to return Taylor, "and we want to help prepared them for tomorrow's responsibilities." The idea for a year-round entrepreneurship program for young men and women came from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, which will be of- fering business advice and guidance to participants, according to Ken Dryden, Ontario Youth Com- missioner. "These local chambers and boards of trade are the backbone of Ontario's business sector, " he said, as he thanked Chamber of Commerce vice- president Bill Wallace for the role his organization is playing "in helping youths find their niche in the marketplace." Young people interested in Youth Venture Capital can obtain an application kit by calling the Ontario Youth Opportunities toll-free line at 1-800-263-7777. to sehool rather than join the ranks of the jobless. While at school the group discussed ways to bring prosperity back to Stratford, among the ideas was a hockey training school. Even- tually the group hit upon the idea that Stratford, situated on the river Avon would be an ideal place for a Shakespearean festival. "It became apparent Canada needed more than a whole lot of wheat, land and gold, it needed something that would lift it above the practicle," said Patter- son. Patterson believes guests. strongly that theatre is very important in the life of a nation and at that time, he explained there was no theatre that one could point to. In 1952, Tyrone Guthrie, an inter- national personage in theatre came over from Ireland to help Patter- son and in 1953 Stratford opened to world renown. Tom Patterson is one of many people active in theatre that have been invited to the Marigold for the friends dinner. The dinners are usually held once a month and are open to ail subscribers of the Marigold and interested One of Canada's finest Women's Health Clubs Chw Phase I Oni 0Join Now! NO INITIATION FEE I j Ilm( ICES Free Parking *Exclusive, Luxurious and Affordable @Open 6 Days A Week and enjoy these Facilities *Exercise Room *0Whirlpool *Sauna *Sun Tanning Bed *Aerobic Classes e*Dancersize *lndividualized Programn e Fitness Testing e*Diet Centre *Manicure & Pedicure *Powder Room 17adl5 R%0 .7àv.Sf RESERVE Pickering 'C/ YOUR MEMBERSHIP <JUSI EAST OF BROOK RD.) TODAY! GIVEA GiFTOF GOOD HEALTH DROP IN or ýLL FOR INFORMATION 831-1105 wb,6ý 1 1735- BavIv St.